The time was exactly 12:55 PM, just 1 hour and 05 minutes before the mayor's meeting.
Wen Meimei shut down her desktop computer, slung her laptop over her shoulder, and immediately set off for Dihao Restaurant without any stops.
At this hour, taking the subway to Dihao Restaurant was the fastest option as it wouldn't get stuck in traffic.
She arrived at Dihao Restaurant at 1:36 PM.
Wen Meimei went straight up to the second floor via the stairs. Although she was in a hurry, her face didn't show it; she walked calmly along the corridor.
After a while, Wen Meimei reached the door of the currently renovated Yaju Pavilion suite, where a sign hung on the door: "Interior work in progress."
She looked around; there was no one in sight.
She took a deep breath, then pushed the door open and entered.
Drip… Drip… Drip…
What was that sound?
As soon as she entered, Wen Meimei heard a strange "dripping" noise.